EPHEDRINE SULFATE injection, solution
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EPHEDRINE SULFATE injection, USP, for intravenous use
Initial U.S. Approval: 2016INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection, USP is an alpha- and beta- adrenergic agonist and a norepinephrine-releasing agent indicated for the treatment of clinically important hypotension occurring in the setting of anesthesia. ( 1)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Treatment of hypotension developing during anesthesia: Bolus intravenous injection: 5 to 10 mg as needed, not to exceed 50 mg. Dilute before use. See Full Prescribing Information for instructions on administration and preparation for injection. ( 2)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Injection: 50 mg/mL ephedrine sulfate in single-dose vial ( 3)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None ( 4)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Pressor Effect with Concomitant Oxytocic Drugs: Pressor effect of sympathomimetic pressor amines is potentiated ( 5-5.1)
Tachyphylaxis and Tolerance: Repeated administration of ephedrine may cause tachyphylaxis ( 5-5.2)
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Most common adverse reactions during treatment: nausea, vomiting, and tachycardia.( 6)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Par Pharmaceutical at 1-800-828-9393 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Interactions that Augment the Pressor Effect: clonidine, oxytocin and oxytocic drugs, propofol, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and atropine. Monitor blood pressure. ( 7)
Interactions that Antagonize the Pressor Effect: Antagonistic effects with α-adrenergic antagonists, β-adrenergic antagonists, reserpine, quinidine, mephentermine. Monitor blood pressure. ( 7)
Guanethidine: Ephedrine may inhibit the neuron blockage produced by guanethidine, resulting in loss of antihypertensive effectiveness. Monitor blood pressure and adjust the dosage of pressor accordingly. ( 7)
Rocuronium: Ephedrine may reduce the onset time of neuromuscular blockade when used for intubation with rocuronium if administered simultaneously with anesthetic induction. Be aware of this potential interaction. No treatment or other interventions are needed. ( 7)
Epidural anesthesia: Ephedrine may decrease the efficacy of epidural blockade by hastening the regression of sensory analgesia. Monitor and treat the patient according to clinical practice. ( 7)
Theophylline: Concomitant use of ephedrine may increase the frequency of nausea, nervousness, and insomnia. Monitor patient for worsening symptoms and manage symptoms according to clinical practice. ( 7)
Cardiac glycosides: Giving ephedrine with a cardiac glycoside, such as digitalis, may increase the possibility of arrhythmias. Carefully monitor patients on cardiac glycosides who are also administered ephedrine. ( 7)
Revised: 1/2017
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1 General Dosage and Administration Instructions
2.2 Dosing for the Treatment of Clinically Important Hypotension in the Setting of Anesthesia
2.3 Preparation of a 5 mg/mL Solution for Bolus Intravenous Administration
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Pressor Effect with Concomitant Oxytocic Drugs
5.2 Tolerance and Tachyphylaxis
5.3 Risk of Hypertension When Used Prophylactically
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
88 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1 Pregnancy
8.2 Lactation
8.4 Pediatric Use
8.5 Geriatric Use
8.6 Renal Impairment
10 OVERDOSAGE
11 DESCRIPTION
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1 Mechanism of Action
12.2 Pharmacodynamics
12.3 Pharmacokinetics
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1 Carcinogenesis and Mutagenesis and Impairment of Fertility
14 CLINICAL STUDIES
16 HOW SUPPLIED*
Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are not listed. - 1 INDICATIONS & USAGE
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2 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
2.1 General Dosage and Administration Instructions
Ephedrine sulfate injection must be diluted before administration to achieve the desired concentration as an intravenous bolus or intravenous infusion. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not use if the solution is colored or cloudy, or if it contains particulate matter.
2.2 Dosing for the Treatment of Clinically Important Hypotension in the Setting of Anesthesia
The recommended dosage for the treatment of clinically important hypotension in the setting of anesthesia is an initial dose of 5 to 10 mg administered by intravenous bolus. Administer additional boluses as needed, not to exceed a total dosage of 50 mg.
Adjust dosage according to the blood pressure goal (i.e., titrate to effect).
2.3 Preparation of a 5 mg/mL Solution for Bolus Intravenous Administration
For bolus intravenous administration, prepare a solution containing a final concentration of 5 mg/mL of ephedrine sulfate injection.
Withdraw 50 mg (1 mL of 50 mg/mL) of ephedrine sulfate injection and dilute with 9 mL of 5% Dextrose Injection or Sodium Chloride Injection.
Withdraw an appropriate dose of the 5 mg/mL solution prior to bolus intravenous administration.
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- 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Pressor Effect with Concomitant Oxytocic Drugs
Serious postpartum hypertension has been described in patients who received both a vasopressor (i.e., methoxamine, phenylephrine, ephedrine) and an oxytocic (i.e., methylergonovine, ergonovine) [see Drug Interactions ( 7)]. Some of these patients experienced a stroke. Carefully monitor the blood pressure of individuals who have received both ephedrine and an oxytocic.
5.2 Tolerance and Tachyphylaxis
Data indicate that repeated administration of ephedrine can result in tachyphylaxis. Clinicians treating anesthesia-induced hypotension with ephedrine sulfate injection should be aware of the possibility of tachyphylaxis and should be prepared with an alternative pressor to mitigate unacceptable responsiveness.
5.3 Risk of Hypertension When Used Prophylactically
When used to prevent hypotension, ephedrine has been associated with an increased incidence of hypertension compared with when ephedrine is used to treat hypotension.
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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
The following adverse reactions associated with the use of ephedrine sulfate were identified in the literature. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to estimate their frequency reliably or to establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Gastrointestinal disorders: Nausea, vomiting
Cardiac disorders: Tachycardia, palpitations (thumping heart), reactive hypertension, bradycardia, ventricular ectopics, R-R variability
Nervous system disorders: Dizziness
Psychiatric disorders: Restlessness
For medical advice about adverse reactions, contact your medical professional. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Par Pharmaceutical at 1-800-828-9393 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1 Pregnancy
Risk Summary
Limited published data on the use of ephedrine sulfate are insufficient to determine a drug associated risk of major birth defects or miscarriage. However, there are clinical considerations [see Clinical Considerations]. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with ephedrine sulfate.
The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or
other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.
Clinical Considerations
Fetal/Neonatal adverse reactions
Cases of potential metabolic acidosis in newborns at delivery with maternal ephedrine exposure have been reported in the literature. These reports describe umbilical artery pH of ≤7.2 at the time of delivery [see Clinical Pharmacology 12-12.3]. Monitoring of the newborn for signs and symptoms of metabolic acidosis may be required. Monitoring of infant’s acid-base status is warranted to ensure that an episode of acidosis is acute and reversible.
8.2 Lactation
Risk Summary
Limited published literature reports that ephedrine is present in human milk. However, no information is available on the effects of the drug on the breastfed infant or the effects of the drug on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for ephedrine sulfate injection and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from ephedrine sulfate injection or from the underlying maternal condition.
8.4 Pediatric Use
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
8.5 Geriatric Use
Clinical studies of ephedrine did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients.
In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. This drug is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of adverse reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function.
8.6 Renal Impairment
Ephedrine and its metabolite are excreted in urine. In patients with renal impairment, excretion of ephedrine is likely to be affected with a corresponding increase in elimination half-life, which will lead to slow elimination of ephedrine and consequently prolonged pharmacological effect and potentially adverse reactions. Monitor patients with renal impairment carefully after the initial bolus dose for adverse events.
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11 DESCRIPTION
Ephedrine sulfate is an alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist and a norepinephrine-releasing agent. Ephedrine sulfate injection, USP is a clear, colorless, sterile solution for intravenous injection. Each mL contains ephedrine sulfate 50 mg in water for injection as a single-dose product. The pH range is 4.5 to 7.0. The drug product must be diluted before intravenous administration. The chemical name of ephedrine sulfate is (1R,2S)-(-)-2-methylamine-1-phenylpropan-1-ol sulfate (2:1) (salt). Its molecular weight is 428.54.
The structural formula is:
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Ephedrine sulfate darkens on exposure to light. It is freely soluble in water and ethanol, very slightly soluble in chloroform, and practically insoluble in ether.
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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1 Mechanism of Action
Ephedrine sulfate is a sympathomimetic amine that directly acts as an agonist at α- and ß adrenergic receptors and indirectly causes the release of norepinephrine from sympathetic neurons. Pressor effects by direct alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptor activation are mediated by increases in arterial pressures, cardiac output, and peripheral resistance. Indirect adrenergic stimulation is caused by norepinephrine release from sympathetic nerves.
12.2 Pharmacodynamics
Ephedrine stimulates heart rate and cardiac output and variably increases peripheral resistance; as a result, ephedrine usually increases blood pressure. Stimulation of the α-adrenergic receptors of smooth muscle cells in the bladder base may increase the resistance to the outflow of urine. Activation of ß-adrenergic receptors in the lungs promotes bronchodilation.
The overall cardiovascular effect from ephedrine is the result of a balance among α-1 adrenoceptor-mediated vasoconstriction, ß-2 adrenoceptor-mediated vasoconstriction, and ß-2 adrenoceptor-mediated vasodilatation. Stimulation of the ß-1 adrenoceptors results in positive inotrope and chronotrope action.
Tachyphylaxis to the pressor effects of ephedrine may occur with repeated administration [see Warnings and Precautions 5-5.3].
12.3 Pharmacokinetics
Publications studying pharmacokinetics of oral administration of (-)-ephedrine support that (-)-ephedrine is metabolized into norephedrine. However, the metabolism pathway is unknown. Both the parent drug and the metabolite are excreted in urine. Limited data after IV administration of ephedrine support similar observations of urinary excretion of drug and metabolite. The plasma elimination half-life of ephedrine following oral administration was about 6 hours.
Ephedrine crosses the placental barrier [see Use in Specific Populations 8-8.1].
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13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1 Carcinogenesis and Mutagenesis and Impairment of Fertility
Carcinogenesis: Two-year feeding studies in rats and mice conducted under the National Toxicology Program (NTP) demonstrated no evidence of carcinogenic potential with ephedrine sulfate at doses up to 10 mg/kg/day and 27 mg/kg/day (approximately 2 times and 3 times the maximum human recommended dose on a mg/m2 basis, respectively).
Mutagenesis: Ephedrine sulfate tested negative in the in vitro bacterial reverse mutation assay, the in vitro mouse lymphoma assay, the in vitro sister chromatid exchange, and the in vitro chromosomal aberration assay.
Impairment of Fertility: Studies to evaluate the effect of ephedrine on fertility have not been conducted.
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14 CLINICAL STUDIES
The evidence for the efficacy of ephedrine injection is derived from the published literature. Increases in blood pressure following administration of ephedrine were observed in 14 studies, including 9 where ephedrine was used in pregnant women undergoing neuraxial anesthesia during Cesarean delivery, 1 study in non-obstetric surgery under neuraxial anesthesia, and 4 studies in patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia. Ephedrine has been shown to raise systolic and mean blood pressure when administered as a bolus dose following the development of hypotension during anesthesia.
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16 HOW SUPPLIED
EPHEDRINE SULFATE INJECTIONS, USP is supplied in the following dosage forms.
NDC 51662-1325-1
EPHEDRINE SULFATE INJECTIONS, USP 50 mg/mL 1mL VIALHF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst
Mukilteo, WA 98275Also supplied in the following manufacture supplied dosage forms
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection, USP, 50 mg/mL, is supplied as follows:
Vial stoppers are not manufactured with natural rubber latex.
Store ephedrine sulfate injection, 50 mg/mL, at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F), with excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Protect from light. Store in carton until time of use. For single use only. Discard unused portion.
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
EPHEDRINE SULFATE
ephedrine sulfate injection, solutionProduct Information Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC: 51662-1325(NDC:42023-216) Route of Administration INTRAVENOUS Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength EPHEDRINE SULFATE (UNII: U6X61U5ZEG) (EPHEDRINE - UNII:GN83C131XS) EPHEDRINE SULFATE 50 mg in 1 mL Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R) Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC: 51662-1325-1 1 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 10/21/2018 Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date NDA NDA208943 10/21/2018 Labeler - HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst (045657305) Registrant - HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst (045657305) Establishment Name Address ID/FEI Business Operations HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst 045657305 relabel(51662-1325)
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